Senior Engineer - Mechanical

At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we’ve grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city’s Top 150 Privately Held Companies.

What truly sets us apart is our culture—rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results.

In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services—providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide.

Our culture is built on:

• Ownership – Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.
• Flexibility – A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time.
• Empowerment – Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact.
• Learning and Growth – Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development.

Experienced Mechanical Engineer adept in New Product Development, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design and Detailing, Engineering Calculations, BOM release, Production and Testing Support for Industrial Machineries and Equipment.

• Printing, Packaging, Converting, Textile, Paper machinery, discrete product machinery.

SPM’s from

• Heavy engineering (construction machinery excluded)
• Electronics & Semiconductor
• Medical and biotech
• Advanced manufacturing and robotics
• Aerospace and Defence
• Specialized industrial operations
• Advanced finishing and precision

• Senior Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 6+years of work experience, working independently in design & development and support in either redesign (or) developing an existing design for a new requirement (or) developing a new design for the first time for a given requirement.
• Experience in Packaging machineries is required.
• Should have worked on at least couple of engineering projects from start to finish - Defining the project scope, Preparing a DOU / Specification, Ideation, Concept development, Detailed design, Design verification, Design Reviews, FMEA, FEA, DFX, engineering drawing release.

• Engineering: Engineering Mechanics with experience in both Statics and Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Engineering design from first principles, engineering calculations for design validation, FEA, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Stack-up analysis, Hydraulics, Pneumatics
• Materials: Knowledge of engineering materials and material selection for a given requirement, Knowledge of conventional and un-conventional manufacturing processes and associated tolerance.
• Parts selection: Experience in selection of OEM parts (bearings, sprockets, belts, etc.)
• Industry specific experience: Discrete machines / SPM / Machine Tool / Automation: Material Handling, Conveyor systems, Bulk Material handling, Industrial products
• CAD - should be able to create 3D models and associated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T. Adherence to CAD standards – ISO, DIN, ANSI, experience in MBD will be an added advantage. CAD tools – experience in using SolidWorks and all the modules. Experience in using more than one CAD tool will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to machine building, installation and commissioning will be an added advantage

• Product / machine design and development experience following industry best practices
• Engineering calculations, stack-up analysis, GD&T
• Good proficiency in using engineering tools/techniques such as VAVE, FMEA, FEA, DFX
• Selection of material, OEM parts
• Good understanding of Electricals & Controls used in any product / machine
• 3D CAD tool skills - SolidWorks (Must) / Creo, Inventor (added advantage)
• Project and People Management
• Problem solving skills - thinking outside the box, creative solutions for solving problems
• Ability to work independently

• Leadership, Communication, Coordination, Decision making
• Attention to detail, Teamwork and team building skills
• Time management, Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills in English

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering with minimum 6+years of experience in hands-on design and development.
• Experience in OEM’s preferable, with exposure to machine installation, Commissioning and troubleshooting field issues. 

• May need to travel up to 10% each year based on requirements.

We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms. To know more about us and our people-centric culture, you may like to watch a 20 Minute video from Mr. Robert Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller. Please click on the following link to watch the Truly Human Leadership video.

Barry-Wehmiller is a place where you can bring your best self to life through the work that you do — no matter the path you choose.

Watch the video below to hear Barry-Wehmiller President Kyle Chapman discuss how our vast career opportunities empower our team members to choose their own journeys, no matter who they want to be click here to watch